Veterans Day: Honoring Our Heroes by Rachel Rich

TSgt Timothy Quick

rachel_rich — 2024-10-10 14:19:14 UTC

Mrs. Rich's favorite Veteran is her dad who served in the USAF from 1981-2002.

2024-10-24 10:48:42 UTC

Major Matt Middleton, retired USAR

(Adam Middleton’s dad)

Served December 1998- April 2019. OIF Veteran.

Lance Corporal Louis Drnec

2024-10-24 11:05:11 UTC

Lance Corporal Louis Drnec, USMC- served during the Korean War

(Adam Middleton’s Great Grandfather)

2024-10-24 16:53:09 UTC

PFC Harlie Taylor

(Adam Middleton’s great grandfather)

1950-1952 basic training at Fort Bragg NC, then an engineering unit in Germany

David Clark (Mrs. Spain's Dad) served in the Korean War on the USS Kitty Hawk.

2024-10-24 17:35:53 UTC

SFC Gary Finnell (Mrs. Ziegler's Dad)

2024-10-25 09:33:48 UTC

Retired US Army. Served 1970-1991.

E4 Petty Officer Third Class Jerry Abbott

rachel_rich — 2024-10-28 19:03:08 UTC

This is Mrs. Rich's Poppa (Grandfather).

He was a Navy Medic assigned to the Marines in San Diego.

TSgt Paul Quick

rachel_rich — 2024-10-28 19:05:42 UTC

Mrs. Rich's Pappy (Grandpa)

USAF E-6 1951-1972

Korean and Vietnam War Vet

TSgt Robert Quick

rachel_rich — 2024-10-28 19:48:39 UTC

Mrs. Rich's Uncle

1979-1999

Ssgt Clark

2024-10-29 02:53:28 UTC

Ssgt Clark

SFS retired

OEF 2012-2013

Hunter Clark’s Dad

Seaman Robert D Tinsley Sr, USN, E-3

2024-10-29 15:40:15 UTC

USS Kaskaskia (AO-27), 1963-1969, Kaylynn Tinsley's Grandfather

SrA Petersohn

2024-10-29 15:48:01 UTC

Disabled Vet, Served: 15-22

Deployed: Afghanistan, Qatar, South Korea

Egress Systems Tech: F16, F22, F35, A10, B52, U2

Base Honor Guard: Luke AFB

(Piper Petersohn's Dad)

Specialist E4 Caleb Winebrenner

2024-10-29 15:49:48 UTC

This is Paisley Kesler's Cousin. Specialist E4 Caleb Winebrenner. He is currently active Military at Fort Cambell where is part of the 101st airborne division

Glenn Brown

2024-10-29 16:20:40 UTC

Army-Iraq

Nolan Brown's Dad

MAJ Justin King

2024-10-29 16:22:05 UTC

Justin has honorably served for 23 years in the United States Army. He enlisted at 17 and shortly after did his first tour in Iraq at 19.

He commissioned at 24 in 2008 and did another tour in Afghanistan in 2011 as a Chinook Pilot! He still proudly serves today! But, nothing makes him prouder than calling Maverick and Rowen King his boys.

SSG Brad Hart

2024-10-29 16:22:32 UTC

Served in Operation Iraqi Freedom (2007-2008) & Operation New Dawn (2010-2011)

(Grant, Preston, and Ethan's Dad)

MAJ Melissa King

2024-10-29 16:27:05 UTC

Melissa Commissioned into the Army Reserve in 2008 as a Blackhawk pilot and deployed Kuwait in 2011. She has served a variety of roles from ROTC instructor, BDE S1, and at Human Resources Command at Ft. Knox.

She still serves today and is most proud of her boys Maverick and Rowen!

Jack marsh

2024-10-29 16:36:28 UTC

Jack marsh Air Force. Jackson Davis’s cousin Mrs rocks class.

Allen Marsh

2024-10-29 16:41:12 UTC

Jackson Davis's great-grandpa Allen Marsh

Mrs rocks class.

Joe Blount

2024-10-29 17:11:39 UTC

(Great-grandfather of Quinn and Parker Cook)

SFC Brian J. Dery

2024-10-29 18:40:43 UTC

Malia’s Pepe’

USA retired

Served February 1980 - January 2002

Michael Edwards

2024-10-29 19:08:07 UTC

Sam Edwards (active Army)

2024-10-29 21:50:02 UTC

Travis Nethery, Ms. Nethery’s Husband

sara_nethery — 2024-10-30 00:25:25 UTC

Travis served in the US Navy from 1997-2003 and was forward deployed during 9/11. In August, our family traveled to San Diego to participate in the decommissioning ceremony of his ship the USS Cowpens.

Alexis Hinson

2024-10-30 01:34:34 UTC

Senior Airman (E4) still serving

Cousin to Emmaline Lusk

Donald Blevins

2024-10-30 01:41:39 UTC

Cousin to Emmaline Lusk

Brian Waggoner

2024-10-30 01:44:45 UTC

Emmaline Lusk grandpa

Demetrius Daniels, Jr.

2024-10-30 03:29:42 UTC

LCpl Joseph W. Palmer Jr.

2024-10-30 11:04:52 UTC

Lizzie and Owen Amundson’s grandfather (Pepaw) is a United States Marine Corps veteran. We are so proud of him!

Lance Corporal Greg Burgess,

2024-10-30 13:11:21 UTC

USMC served during Dessert Storm War.

Greg Burgess is the Grandfather of Nyla Lee.

Sgt Alex Post

rachel_rich — 2024-10-30 15:17:40 UTC

WW1

Calvary

This is Mrs. Rich's Great Grandfather.

Mike Smith US Army

2024-10-30 17:43:59 UTC

Mike Smith served in the US Army from 1985-1996. Mike is the proud Grandfather of Booker and Brinley Smith.

Donald Luy Sr.

2024-10-30 18:01:46 UTC

Donald Luy Sr .

2024-10-30 18:03:32 UTC

Atara Trumpy’s Great Great Great Grandfather Purple Heart recipient.

Rhonda Edwards

2024-10-30 18:22:24 UTC

PFC, Braylen Edwards Grandmother

Joseph Giles

2024-10-30 21:03:39 UTC

Grayson and Owen Taylor's Great Grandfather- Joseph Giles

187th Airborne Division in the Korean War

Colonel Leo Wright

2024-10-30 22:50:27 UTC

Retired US Army Colonel Leo Wright

Trey Johnson’s Great Grandad

CSM Deborah Johnson

2024-10-30 22:54:48 UTC

2024-10-30 22:56:17 UTC

Retired CSM Deborah Johnson

Trey Johnson’s Granny

SGT Dominique Johnson

2024-10-30 23:00:10 UTC

US Army SGT Dominique Johnson

Trey Johnson’s Dad

Jonathan W Trumpy

2024-10-31 00:48:39 UTC

US Army Veteran

2013-2017

( Atara Trumpy’s dad)

Donald Luy SR

2024-10-31 00:55:15 UTC

Donald Luy Jr.

2024-10-31 00:58:53 UTC

Donald Luy Jr. US Navy Atara Trumpy’s Great Grandfather

Chris Scamahorne

2024-10-31 01:16:42 UTC

Jayce Scamahorne’s dad

Senior Airman E4

Special Purpose Mechanic Journeyman

Pope AFB, NC

MSgt Ron Overstreet

2024-11-02 16:17:56 UTC

Nolan Overstreet grandfather served 30 years in the United States Air Force.

Richard Huelsman (Mrs. Wafzig's Dad)

2024-11-03 23:09:40 UTC

SFC Travis Fite “retired”

2024-11-04 16:53:11 UTC

February 12, 1997 - September 30, 2018

Matthew Ciecorka

2024-11-04 23:39:52 UTC

Amy’s grandpa Matthew Ciecorka

2024-11-04 23:43:07 UTC

2024-11-04 23:44:16 UTC

Amy’s Great-Grandpa Ciecorka.

He served in the Army in Germany during WWII. Grandma was his secretary and she worked for the U.S. Army.

This is a picture of them in Germany.

CW2 Devin Karr

2024-11-05 00:39:22 UTC

Serves in the Army Reserves as a Blackhawk Pilot. Maya Smith’s uncle.

Hadrian Phillips

2024-11-05 02:03:57 UTC

Valerie’s dad, her favorite Veteran. Served active duty Jan 2019-Jan2022

2024-11-06 19:58:00 UTC

This is an incredible and important person in Kaitlyn Cuadros’ life. He has shown respect and hard work does pay off, a person that has strength and courage for a person from South America, and always organized with everything he has done. Thank you for your service.

Jerri Lynn Jennings

2024-11-07 00:24:24 UTC

Ayden & Kayden Kelley's Grandmother. Jerri Lynn Jennings served in the US Army from 02-02-82 until 09-19-87 . Her rank was E4P .She was a medic 94 Bravo.

MSgt Brian Bauer

2024-11-07 15:45:07 UTC

Brian Bauer, Master Sargent, Combat deployments Iraq and Afghanistan, served 25 years retired Kentucky Air National Guard, Navigator, Flight Engineer C130's aircraft, private pilots license - Luke Banning's uncle (passed away January 2024)

William Eckart

2024-11-07 15:47:53 UTC

William Eckart, US Army Air Corps. Korean War - Luke Banning's Great-Grandfather

William Asa Eckart

2024-11-07 15:52:27 UTC

William Asa Eckart, Vietnam War, Republic of South Vietnam, 3 Corps War Zone 1st/21st Cavalry Division Air Mobile - Luke Banning's Grandfather

Asa Lee Harbaugh

2024-11-07 15:53:33 UTC

Asa Lee Harbaugh, WWI Europe, Luke Banning's Great-Great Grandfather

TSgt Adam Foster

2024-11-07 22:13:11 UTC

Served from 2002-2019

Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Presidential protection for Presidents Bush, Obama, and Trump.

Joey Wilder

2024-11-08 00:52:30 UTC

Savannah Wilder's Favorite Veteran; Joey Wilder, My Daddy 🥰

Lee Martin

2024-11-08 01:15:22 UTC

Savannah Wilder's Favorite Veteran: Lee Martin, My Papaw 🥰

Earl W. Biddle

2024-11-08 14:09:48 UTC

PFC Matthew Ballinger -- Connie and Cade Ballinger's father

2024-11-08 16:32:22 UTC

SFC Terry Ballinger--Connie and Cade Ballinger's grandfather

2024-11-08 16:35:20 UTC

SGT Packer

2024-11-09 04:18:14 UTC

Topanga father! R.I.P SGT Packer. Wonderful father and husband. 10/28/19881-10/08/2015

SPC Henck

2024-11-09 04:28:21 UTC

Natalie henck daddy. Wonderful father and friend.

Ramann-David Jones' Dad, Ramann Jones

rachel_rich — 2024-11-10 19:01:27 UTC

Served in the U.S. Marine Corps

Joseph Terry Cambron

rachel_rich — 2024-11-10 19:02:38 UTC

Raegan, and Spencer’s favorite veteran is their great grandfather Joseph Terry Cambron. He gave all as Marine in the Vietnam war and received a Purple Heart. While we never got to meet him, we are so grateful for his sacrifice. 💜

Jimmie Lee Busby

rachel_rich — 2024-11-10 19:03:34 UTC

Jimmie, Sadie’s uncle, served from 1992 -1996 and did 2 tours overseas for 6 months at a time.

-Sadie Hughes

Stacey Purifoy-Jones

rachel_rich — 2024-11-10 19:06:56 UTC

Ramann-David Jones' Mom

Served in the U.S. Army from 2001-2006 and in the Kentucky National Guard from 2006-2008

CPT James Jean and 1LT D’Anna Jean

rachel_rich — 2024-11-10 19:08:23 UTC

Both served during OEF/OIF. Thank you for serving our country and protecting our freedom ❤️🇺🇸

Logan and Leighton Jean

Mike Robinson

rachel_rich — 2024-11-10 19:09:14 UTC

Richard (chanin) Barrera's (dad) Mike Robinson. Vietnam 1966-67

Jerry Tarrance

rachel_rich — 2024-11-10 19:21:32 UTC

LaNiyah is very proud to share and honor the memory of her Pawpaw, Jerry Tarrance. He was a member of the US Navy and served in Vietnam.

Guy Holloway

rachel_rich — 2024-11-10 19:22:42 UTC

Grandfather of Carson Cray

Mya Wright’s Grandpa (Pap)

rachel_rich — 2024-11-10 19:24:39 UTC

He served in the US Navy and is our favorite Veteran!

Sean Sherard

rachel_rich — 2024-11-10 19:25:56 UTC

Jamison Chism's "Uncle Sean" served in the Navy SEALS! This is him at an appreciation event where he had a quilt made for him.

Kenneth Decker

rachel_rich — 2024-11-10 19:35:39 UTC

My name is Nolan Brown, and this is my great great grandpa Kenny. He was a proud Marine.

Joshua Stark

rachel_rich — 2024-11-10 19:36:42 UTC

Adelyn and Kash Kittel’s step-dad!

Our step dad was a US Marine from 2004-2012. He served in Iraq in 2006 and Eastern Africa in 2009. He is our favorite veteran and we are proud to call him ours!

David Westerman

rachel_rich — 2024-11-10 19:41:43 UTC

My favorite veteran is my older brother, David! I look up to him and am proud to call him my brother. He currently lives in Virginia with his immediate family.

Lt Col Clint Banning

rachel_rich — 2024-11-10 19:46:22 UTC

Luke Banning's Dad, Lt Col Clint Banning - Air Force C-130 Evaluator Pilot.

Kimberley Baerman

rachel_rich — 2024-11-10 19:47:40 UTC

This is my Aunt. She followed her father's footsteps, my grandfather, and served in the US Air Force along with her two sisters!

I admire you Aunt Kimberley! From, Mrs. Atkinson

Regina Young

rachel_rich — 2024-11-10 19:49:05 UTC

Mrs. Atkinson's Aunt

United States Air Force Veteran

Ray Young

rachel_rich — 2024-11-10 19:49:53 UTC

Ray Young, Mrs. Atkinson's Grandfather

This is my amazing grandfather, Ray Young. He retired from the US Air Force. He served in the Korean War. Most of his platoon did not survive. He was a chef for his platoon.

Donald E. Pierce

rachel_rich — 2024-11-10 19:50:42 UTC

Rosalind Foster’s Papa

Donald E. Pierce, 💙 USAF; Vietnam